COLLECTIONS

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The UPFI Film Archives holds a diverse range of collections. Accessibility varies per collection depending on processing status, format condition, and available resources.

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Audiovisual Collections

AUDIOCASSETTE COLLECTION

A collection of musical and non-musical sound records preserved in cassette format. It includes interviews, sound materials, and other audio documentation.

¼” OPEN REEL COLLECTION

An archival set of open reel tapes containing audio recordings. It includes speeches of the late Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

AV REFERENCE COLLECTION

A selection of audiovisual materials intended for classroom instruction and reference. It supports teaching and learning in film and media studies.

VHS & Betamax Collection

A range of films and recordings in VHS and Betamax formats.

U-MATIC COLLECTION

A collection of U-matic videotapes used in early broadcast and institutional recording.

UPFI AV THESIS COLLECTION & MANUSCRIPT

A compilation of student theses and manuscripts in audiovisual and written formats. It documents academic work and research outputs in film and media studies.

Special Collections

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ISHMAEL BERNAL COLLECTION

A significant collection of books from Ishmael Bernal. It offers valuable perspectives on film, culture, and intellectual life in Philippine cinema during his time.

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CESAR HERNANDO COLLECTION

A collection of materials related to the life and work of Cesar Hernando. It includes photographs, film posters, digital records, and ephemera valuable for film research and historiography.

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UPFI FILM POSTERS COLLECTION

A curated collection of film posters of around 700+ local and international films. It serves as a visual record of film promotion, design, and exhibition history.

UPFI FILM PERIODICAL COLLECTIONS

A repository of film-related journals, magazines, and newsletters. These materials support research on film criticism, industry trends, and media history.

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